| Date of birth | 8 January 1912 |
| Date of death | 15 May 1944 |
| Mothers name | Hilda (née Ible) |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | George M Mercer |
| Siblings | , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds |
| Buried where | Cassino Military Cemetery. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 7 |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | c/o Public Works Dept, Fernhill, Hawkes Bay. |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal |
| Place of birth | New Zealand |
| Occupation | Electrical Linesman, Public Works Dept, Hastings. |
| Place of death | Italy |
| Theatres of war | Middle East, Italy |
| Surname | MERCER |
| War memorial | Shannon |
| Place enlisted | Hastings |
| Christian names | George Douglas |
| School | Shannon |
| Wars | WW 11 |
| Service number | 408555 |
| Date enlisted | 20 February 1941 |
| Final rank | Private |
| Regiment or service | 25th Bn NZ Infantry |
| User reference | 7.15 |
George Douglas was an only child. Was a great cricketer and had only been in Italy a week before being killed. (Information from Tim Newton, Shannon)
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